Housing Wire
DECEMBER 14, 2021
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) is the latest stakeholder to examine how racial bias may creep into property valuations. In a blog post, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac ’s regulator and conservator said it found examples of “overt references to race, ethnicity, and other prohibited bases under federal fair lending laws,” which FHFA said indicate the “continued presence of valuation bias.”.
The Appraiser Coach
DECEMBER 14, 2021
Can you do a rental schedule on a property that you have not appraised? This was a question recently asked in my closed Facebook All-Stars group. Within this private group, Read More.
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Housing Wire
DECEMBER 14, 2021
Layoffs swept through Freedom Mortgage ’s Fort Mill, South Carolina office last Friday, sources familiar with the situation confirmed to HousingWire this week. The exact numbers have not been publicly disclosed, but laid off employees said it’s in the hundreds. A manager at Freedom, who requested anonymity, told HousingWire that the sales side of the Fort Mill office was let go.
Appraisal Buzz
DECEMBER 14, 2021
September marked additional improvement in loan performance nationwide. CoreLogic says the national delinquency rate, loans that were 30 or more days past due, including those in foreclosure, was 3.9 percent. This was down from the 4.0 rate the company reported in August and 2.4 percentage points lower than delinquencies in September 2020. Frank Nothaft, CoreLogic’s chief economist said, “The economic recovery has pushed down the percent of delinquent borrowers to the lowest level si
Housing Wire
DECEMBER 14, 2021
The non-QM mortgage market, which encompasses most home loans not backed by a government-sponsored guarantee, is expected to reach the $25 billion mark this year in private-label securitization volume. . Over the next several years, however, assuming interest rates continue to tick upward absent great volatility, the non-QM (or non-qualified mortgage) market has the potential to grow tenfold, according to some industry executives.
Appraisal Buzz
DECEMBER 14, 2021
Digital expert joins company’s leadership to attract top technology talent, while fostering a strong culture of innovation and technical excellence. The post loanDepot Appoints Bill Wied SVP and CFO appeared first on theMReport.com. The post loanDepot Appoints Bill Wied SVP and CFO appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.
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Appraisal Buzz
DECEMBER 14, 2021
Demand has accelerated for this unique way of living, as both first-time home buyers and property investors are seeking to take advantage of affordability. The post The Best Tiny Home Markets in the Nation appeared first on theMReport.com. The post The Best Tiny Home Markets in the Nation appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.
GoForrmz
DECEMBER 14, 2021
Prioritize patient support by digitally transforming your operations from end-to-end Whether your operation is a private practice or large-scale healthcare provider, teams require their patients to fill, complete, and submit critical documentation. This documentation helps ensure practices of all kinds can prioritize patient support. Unfortunately, manual tools, like paper forms, faxing, printing, and manual workflows, create obstacles that prohibit a seamless flow of patient care.
Appraisal Buzz
DECEMBER 14, 2021
CoreLogic’s Loan Performance Insights Report for September 2021 found that just 3.9% of all mortgages nationwide were in some stage of delinquency (30 days or more past due, including those in foreclosure), a 2.4-percentage point decrease in delinquency compared year-over-year, when the delinquency rate stood at 6.3%. Before the pandemic, the delinquency rate stood at 3.8% over the … The post National Mortgage Delinquency Rate Drops Again appeared first on DSNews.
The Robert Weiler Company
DECEMBER 14, 2021
As a commercial real estate brokerage in Columbus, Ohio, we know that our city’s population of 900,000 doesn’t rival the country’s major metropolitan areas. Our great urban jungle in the heart of the Midwest doesn’t even make the top 10. But Columbus, Ohio’s modest city size belies the fact that when you include its suburban, exurban, and near-rural outer lands, it’s a thriving region of a much larger construct that’s as diverse and as intricate as any other larger city on the map.
Appraisal Buzz
DECEMBER 14, 2021
Legal League 100 member firm McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce has launched a GoFundMe charity drive to benefit disaster victims in wake of the recent Kentucky tornadoes. The post GoFundMe Established for Kentucky Tornado Victims appeared first on DSNews. The post GoFundMe Established for Kentucky Tornado Victims appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.
McKissock
DECEMBER 14, 2021
Property appraisers don’t dictate what the value is. We merely research and analyze market data to interpret and then report what the market says the value is. Many years ago, an appraiser friend (Ben was his name) asked me to go along on a challenging appraisal assignment to aid in data collection. On the way he needed to drop off an appraisal report to a lender client.
Appraisal Buzz
DECEMBER 14, 2021
CoreLogic ’s monthly Loan Performance Insights Report for September 2021 shows that 3.9% of all mortgages in the U.S. were in some stage of delinquency (30 days or more past due, including those in foreclosure), representing a 2.4-percentage point decrease compared to September 2020, when it was 6.3%. Comparatively, the overall delinquency rate in September 2019 was 3.8%.
Mashvisor
DECEMBER 14, 2021
Find Top-Performing Investment Properties Quickly and Easily start your free trial Save 22% on industry-leading real estate data and analytics Mashvisor is a one-stop real estate investment platform that uses…
Appraisal Buzz
DECEMBER 14, 2021
President Joseph R. Biden has nominated Sandra L. Thompson to the serve as the Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). Thompson has been serving as the Acting Director since June 2021. “Thompson has over four decades of government experience in financial regulation, risk management, and consumer protection,” said a White House press release.
Mashvisor
DECEMBER 14, 2021
Find Top-Performing Investment Properties Quickly and Easily start your free trial Save 20% on industry-leading real estate data and analytics Mashvisor is a one-stop real estate investment platform that uses…
Appraisal Buzz
DECEMBER 14, 2021
President Joseph R. Biden has nominated Sandra L. Thompson to the serve as the Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). Thompson has been serving as the Acting Director since June 2021. “Thompson has over four decades of government experience in financial regulation, risk management, and consumer protection,” said a White House press release.
Eppraisal
DECEMBER 14, 2021
The recent trends in real estate in the United States have delighted some people and frustrated others. High demand and low inventory have lifted home prices nearly 20 percent over what they were in the autumn of 2020. Again, good news for sellers; a headache for seekers. Yet if history demonstrates anything, it reveals the cyclical nature of the real estate market.
Appraisal Buzz
DECEMBER 14, 2021
President Joe Biden has announced his intent to nominate Sandra L. Thompson to serve as the director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). Thompson has over four decades of government experience in financial regulation, risk management and consumer protection. She has served as the deputy director of the agency’s Division of Housing Mission and Goals (DHMG) since 2013.
Mashvisor
DECEMBER 14, 2021
Real estate investment is a numbers game. Unless you’re buying your retirement home, you want to know how much return on investment your investment property will give you.
Appraisal Buzz
DECEMBER 14, 2021
Can you do a rental schedule on a property that you have not appraised? This was a question recently asked in my closed Facebook All-Stars group. Within this private group, … Read More. The post Rental Schedules Without an Appraisal? appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.
Mashvisor
DECEMBER 14, 2021
There are two main real estate market cycles: the buyers market and the sellers market. Learn how investors can take advantage of either cycle.
Appraisal Buzz
DECEMBER 14, 2021
Property appraisers don’t dictate what the value is. We merely research and analyze market data to interpret and then report what the market says the value is. Many years ago, an appraiser friend (Ben was his name) asked me to go along on a challenging appraisal assignment to aid in data collection. On the way he needed to drop off an appraisal report to a lender client.
Real Quantum
DECEMBER 14, 2021
2021 Was a Transformative Year for Commercial Appraisal and Realquantum. T he year 2021 has been a whirlwind year for us all. It started off with hard work, recovering from the unprecedented events of 2020. Back then, we were just looking forward to a return to normalcy. Little did we know that COVID variants, supply chain challenges and more would impact the way we now view that term “normal”. .
Appraisal Buzz
DECEMBER 14, 2021
With home price appreciation on the rise, higher property taxes have pushed foreclosures up in Virginia, Georgia, and New York. The post Property Tax Increases Force Rise in Foreclosure Rates appeared first on DSNews. The post Property Tax Increases Force Rise in Foreclosure Rates appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.
BiggerPockets
DECEMBER 14, 2021
Without adequate insurance cover, you run the risk losing money and even your rental business. While insurance might seem an unnecessary extra cost, the moment you need it is when it pays for itself.
Appraisal Buzz
DECEMBER 14, 2021
debt-to-income ratios, Foreclosure, home price appreciation, income inequality, Knock, property tax assessments, Property Taxes, real estate-owned (REO). The post Home Price Appreciation as a ‘Double-Edged Sword’ appeared first on theMReport.com. The post Home Price Appreciation as a ‘Double-Edged Sword’ appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.
BiggerPockets
DECEMBER 14, 2021
What 2022 real estate tax strategies do you have prepared? Or maybe the better question is: have you even started to plan for taxes in 2022? If you’re a real […].
Appraisal Buzz
DECEMBER 14, 2021
DS News sat down with Xome’s CEO to discuss such hot button topics as the current state of the industry and the auction process. The post The Exchange: Mike Rawls, CEO, Xome appeared first on DSNews. The post The Exchange: Mike Rawls, CEO, Xome appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.
Mashvisor
DECEMBER 14, 2021
What is multifamily real estate investing? And why is it one of the best ways for making money?
Appraisal Buzz
DECEMBER 14, 2021
Sagent , a fintech company focused on mortgage and consumer loan servicing for banks and lenders, has signed a 10-year partnership with Land Home Financial Services Inc. to power its entire servicing consumer and enterprise experience across performing and non-performing loans. The California-based independent mortgage bank specializes in the reperformance of loans held by third parties.
Mortgagebroker News
DECEMBER 14, 2021
Policymakers are at risk of significantly mischaracterizing the causes of the housing crisis, observers say
Assurance Financial
DECEMBER 14, 2021
eClose Results: How Assurance Succeeds with Digital Closings. Featuring Assurance Financial Director of Operations, Scott Alexander. As Briana Ings, VP of Product at Snapdocs, kicked off the TMConnect webinar, Scott discussed how Assurance Financial’s partnership with Snapdocs on eClose technology has enabled them to optimize their operations.
Mortgagebroker News
DECEMBER 14, 2021
The new COVID-19 variant has "injected renewed uncertainty" into the economy
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